Blood & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disorders

The basic types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics. Their main goal is to keep blood flowing to all of your vital organs. Here, you can discuss topics related to blood disorders (anemia, blood cholesterol, hemochromatosis, hemophilia, polycythemia vera, sepsis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, thrombosis) and blood vessel disorders (arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, vasculitis, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphedema).

Sunburn and Purple Legs

Answered by a doctor

Hi there! I recently got a bit of sunburn on my legs (lower and upper parts) and have noticed that when i am in the shower my legs go really purple...i do have bad circulation normally anyway but its quite scary!! Any ideas?!

by Guest over a year ago

Head pain, blood clot?

water relieves pain coming on right side of my head above the ear

by oneseed over a year ago

hgb c trait

After an electropheresis, it was determined that I have hgb C trait. My family hx on my mothers side of family is positive for sickle cell anemia and trait. how did I come up with hgb c trait? I am the only one in the family that did. In addition, normally hgb c trait is symptomless-but my symptoms...

by dianne over a year ago

I have a Haemophilia boyfriend

Hi, I am 23 years old and I recently I met a guy and that we are attracted to each other to be as boyfriends. He told me that he has haemophilia. Would you help me about these topics? Please note that we are a Gay (Homosexual) couple and he is 19. 1. In emergency situation how can I help him? 2. If...

by Guest over a year ago

low HB good iron

I had heavy periods 3 mths ago and now.Ihad blood transfusion as my HB was very low.My iron was great so was my white cells and everything else.Had a bone marrow scrape and its fine aswell.Im a mystery??? Feeling better aftre 3 bags of blood....Whats your opinion??

by michelle over a year ago

Is it true that gingko alleviates Raynaud's phenomenon condition?

I always have cold hands and feet, even when the rest of my body is fine, and while I have never seen a doctor about it I am convinced that I have Raynaud’s phenomenon. Some websites claim that taking a gingko biloba supplement can alleviate the symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Is this...

by corabella1088212892 over a year ago

side effects of tetanus vaccine

Answered by a doctor

Have any of you ever had the tetanus vaccine? I just cut myself on a rose bush while gardening this morning, and the rose bush had quite some mud on it. I am now worried about tetanus and guess that I should be going to get the tetanus vaccine. What can you tell me about the side effects I will...

by hali945154904 over a year ago

ITCHING - CHRONIC

I am experiencing severe itching. There are no apparent marks or bites. Not located to just one area, ie. it is on my back, legs, thighs, stomach, arms, etc. I have "mosquito bite looking" bumps appear with severe itching. I have been to the doctor and she has ran me on a course of...

by kbalsley78176 over a year ago

Normal resting pulse rate for me?

when i go to bed to sleep every night my pulse drops to 45bpm. some doctor said to me that because of my age (24yrs) that is normal, in the past i did a lot of exercise but it has been more that 6 months since i dont do exercise, is that a normal resting pulse rate for me?? (I have been taking...

by maxi_gemini99721 over a year ago